Tower of Songs

Farewell Teddy

The songs and stories of indie rock duo Farewell Teddy.

  1. FEB 16

    16: Bamboo Umbrella

    "I'm in the eye of a hurricane. The skies are blue and it never rains, you can touch me, I told ya man, I don't feel a thing." Check out this episode in which James and Nathan of Farewell Teddy dive into their song, "Bamboo Umbrella" — a vintage rock tune full of sizzling guitars, gaudy solos, and honest lyrics about the temptation to throw on a pair of shades, grab a cocktail, and shut out the world... maybe even at your own peril. Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    44 min
  2. 07/03/2025

    15: Soft Memories of Youthful Days + Rainbow Trout Moon + Final Reflections on "Brave New World's Fair"

    Rouse the roustabouts from the bottom of their slumber! Tear the big tent down! Take apart the Ferris Wheel! Hear the distant crowds as James and Nathan break down the final two songs of their debut album, "Brave New World's Fair," where they discuss what it was, what it meant, and if we'll even care Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    45 min
  3. 06/30/2025

    14: Prendergast

    "I think somebody's trying to kill me. I think somebody wants me dead. Won't find 'em on the back of no milk carton flap, you'll find 'em right there in your chest." Okay, so the guys in Farewell Teddy know that lyrics like the ones you just read probably won't be getting them a Grammy nomination any time soon— but that doesn't stop them from exploring their track, "Prendergast" — a dark, fever dream of a tune, packed with allusions to the assasination of Chicago mayor, Carter Harrison III in 1893, an act which not only ended a man's life but brought the entire 1893 Chicago World's Fair to a bitter end. At its core, this song is a strange, surreal glimpse into the human heart — full of fear, paranoia, and impending doom. With rhythmic banjos, pounding percussion, and haunting chants, this song will give you chills in the best way possible. So take a listen as the creators of tune talk about the overlap of personal art set against the backdrop of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    19 min
  4. 06/30/2025

    13: Werewolf in Disguise (Album Version + Acoustic Version)

    What would you say if we were to tell you that we're really werewolves in disguise? Don't be fooled by our costumes, baby — these are just suits & ties. Take a listen as James and Nathan break down another one of their beloved Farewell Teddy tunes. It's a song about the terrifying nature of human duplicity, the illusion of domestic, Norman Rockwellian bliss, oh, and a little bit of Mad Men, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Jackson Five, and the Cardigans thrown in for good measure. Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    32 min
  5. 06/29/2025

    12: Huxley, Party of One

    "Huxley, Party of One" ranks as one of Farewell Teddy's darkest songs to date. You can practically feel the thunder in your bones, smell the sour tobacco smoke in your nostrils, and see the dancing shadows cast by candlelight in your mind's eye when you hear this underworldly ballad. But there's something even deeper beneath this subterranean den of iniquity where Lady Folly beckons — namely the desire to indulge in things we know will destroy us. But perhaps even deeper still, this song calls out with a wail and a whimper for a chance at redemption. So turn the lights down, the volume up, and listen along as the guys in Farewell Teddy discuss "Huxley, Party of One." Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    35 min
  6. 06/14/2025

    11: Houses and Holmes

    When it comes to Farewell Teddy's musical catalog, sometimes it's the shortest songs that, surprisingly, pack some of the most interesting surprises that the guys only realize as they look back. Take a listen to this bittersweet tune full of nails in the walls, balloons, gum, crackerjacks, divorce, the Devil, and much more. Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    21 min
  7. 06/14/2025

    10: A Friendly Announcement from All the Fellas at the Ballpark (Out of Left Field, To Be Precise)

    We get it. There are a million songs featuring a strange, old-timey a cappella rendition of stream-of-consciousness lyrics being performed by a fictional, late 1800s era baseball team that sounds like if David Lynch directed a surreal, turn-of-the-century ad spot. But we hope this one cuts through the noise. Take a listen and enjoy this in-depth explanation of Farewell Teddy's shortest song to date that nobody asked for. Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    7 min
  8. 06/14/2025

    9: Travelator Blues

    You know those moving walkway thingies at airports? Did you know the original name for those things was the Travelator? It's this kind of top-notch education you're going to get with this podcast. Take a listen and enjoy as the guys break down "Travelator Blues" from their critically unacclaimed debut album, "Brave New World's Fair." Do you like Farewell Teddy’s music? Share this podcast with a friend who might enjoy their songs and the stories behind them! Find all Farewell Teddy links here: ⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen to Farewell Teddy on Apple Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Keep up with Farewell Teddy on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out all of Farewell Teddy's Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Full Farewell Teddy Bio: There's no way anyone is actually reading this. So, really we can say whatever we want—anything at all... Llama! Bakersfield! Carbonated Soda Water! Llama again! If you're still reading — congratulations, you passed the test.  Farewell Teddy is an indie rock duo that no one's ever heard of from Atlanta, GA, USA. James and Nathan (founding members/only members) both love making as much original music as they possibly can in their spare time. They write, record, and produce all their own stuff ... and that should impress you. Their style has been called "Eclectic" and "Amazing" by the band themselves. They've also been described as, "Like the Beatles, but more country," by some person. Farewell Teddy draws from their deep and vast pool of artistic influences — citing everyone from the Beatles, the Kinks, Wilco, and Hank Williams to Oasis, Jack Johnson (the musician), Jack Johnson (the boxer), and God (the deity) as inspiration.  If you want to get in touch, send them an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠farewellteddymusic@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you like their music ... they want to say: THANK YOU! If you don't like their music, then they'd like to say: IT'S PROBABLY BEST IF WE SEE OTHER PEOPLE.*** For anyone taking umbrage (yea UMBRAGE) with the fact that Farewell Teddy records the occasional cover song, despite having said that they write all their own stuff ... of course that is an exception. We ... er ... THEY are not liars — promise!

    19 min

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The songs and stories of indie rock duo Farewell Teddy.